Medical Assistant - Norfolk Naval Shipyard (Lab)

Luke & Associates
Portsmouth, VA
Full-time
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MEDICAL ASSISTANT (LAB)

We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply"

SITE OF SERVICE :

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA (NMCP) and its associated Branch Health / Medical Clinics (BHC) and Tricare Prime Clinics (TPC).

POSITION QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS :

  • Education : Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Be a graduate from a medical assistant training program, OR
  • A formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces, OR
  • Other formal program as specified in the position specific Task Order, OR
  • A formal program approved by the MTF
  • Experience : Possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years performing venipuncture, finger-stick, and heel-sticks on patients from pediatric to geriatric.
  • Certification : Current Basic Life Saver (BLS) hands on certification through the AHA
  • U.S. Citizenship : HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
  • English Language Requirement : The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
  • HCW Physical Capability : HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and / or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES :

  • As directed, perform basic "waived testing" as defined by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), to include screening tests and other tests cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Prepare specimens for transport in accordance with Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) policy.
  • Perform precise and accurate laboratory testing according to established laboratory procedures.
  • Prepare exam rooms prior to patient's arrival.
  • Obtain patient's medical record following appropriate procedures.
  • Check patient's vital signs, to include temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and blood pressure.
  • Obtain and document patient's current medical history, drug history, chief complaints, allergies and vital signs on the correct Standard Form before patient is in the exam room.
  • Assist the provider as needed during exams.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures when ordered, to include EKGs, urine dip sticks, phlebotomy, etc.
  • Transport patients to other clinical areas as needed.
  • Check each chart for the provider's signature, stamp, and each patient's diagnosis prior to returning the chart to Health Records.
  • After a physician has verified the medicine and dosage, the HCW shall administer medication to patients.
  • Obtain lab and x-ray results.
  • Maintain exam room stock levels and perform routine maintenance of exam rooms, to include dusting, cleaning wash basins, etc.
  • Complete lab and x-ray requisitions in accordance with clinic policies.
  • 18 days ago
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